Category Archives: Local News
SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service is warning residents to prepare for a significant severe weather event arriving this (Monday) evening and continuing into tonight. The forecast calls for the possib...
Apr 27, 2026
THREE ARRESTS MADE BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ON THURSDAY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported three arrests on Thursday involving individuals from Fairfield and Wayne City, each facing multiple charges. Jamie Taylor, 45, of Fairfield, was arrested...
Apr 27, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT HANDS DOWN MULTIPLE SENTENCES THURSDAY
Several cases were addressed Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court with Judge Matt Vaughn presiding. David Asher, 29, of Fairfield, was sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Correcti...
Apr 27, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS FOR 2026-2027
Fairfield Community High School is gearing up for the 2026-2027 cheerleading season and is inviting all incoming freshmen through juniors to participate. Students interested in joining the cheerleadin...
Apr 27, 2026
STUDENT ART EXHIBIT TO SHOWCASE YOUNG TALENT SATURDAY AT BOB BOYLES HALL
The Wayne County Arts Alliance is set to host its third major event, "Young Talents: A Showcase of Student Art," this Saturday, May 2nd at Bob Boyles Hall on the Frontier Community College campus. The...
Apr 27, 2026
ALPHABET KID'S FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHILDREN'S READING AND BUILDING REPAIR
The public is invited to attend the Alphabet Kid's Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2nd, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the Wayne City Methodist Church parking lot. Guests can enjoy delicious pork chops and ho...
Apr 27, 2026
EMPLOYEE SERIOUSLY INJURED AT CONTINENTAL TIRE PLANT IN MOUNT VERNON
An employee was seriously injured following an incident last Wednesday afternoon at the Continental Tire plant in Mount Vernon. Company officials say the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. inside the...
Apr 27, 2026
MT. VERNON MAN SENTENCED TO 75 YEARS FOR 2024 TRIPLE SHOOTING ON LAMAR AVENUE
A 38-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for his role in the shooting of three people in the 1100 block of Lamar Avenue in October 2024. Timothy Boyd was found guilty in D...
Apr 27, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H PARTNERS WITH FCC TO HOST HEALTH FEST
Wayne County 4-H teamed up with Frontier Community College recently to host the inaugural Health Fest for seventh-grade students across Wayne County, focusing on the importance of physical and mental ...
Apr 27, 2026
LOCAL YOUTH RECOGNIZED AT ILLINOIS 4-H AWARDS BANQUET
Illinois 4-H recognized outstanding members during its annual awards banquet held April 10th in Champaign, with two area youth earning top honors. Owen Kocher, a Richland County 4-H member, and Alex P...
Apr 27, 2026